UCB Talks

Richard Behan (Senior Lecturer in Tourism, Aviation and Hospitality) speaks to Jack Brabant, the co-founder of Digbeth Dining Club. Founded in 2012, Digbeth Dining Club has transformed the Midlands food landscape by turning some of the Midlands most unique venues, into vibrant, street-food destinations.

https://digbethdiningclub.com/

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Professor Michelle Callanan, Deputy Dean (School of Business, Tourism and Creative Industries) speaks to James Whiting, a former UCB graduate and Co-Founder of The Skinny Food Co® about his journey from UCB student to successful entrepreneur.

The business has now been hailed as “one to watch” in Europe by Forbes Magazine, with James making the 30 Under 30 in the Retail and E-commerce category.

https://theskinnyfoodco.com/

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Richard Behan (Lecturer in Tourism and Aviation Management) speaks to Laura Wakelin, Associate Director at Blue Sail, she is a museums and attractions consultant and the former deputy chief executive and director of communications and marketing at the Black Country Living Museum.

https://bluesail.com/

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Richard Behan (Lecturer in Tourism and Aviation Management) speaks to Nick Hall, Founder of the Digital Tourism Think Tank and widely considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on digital trends and transformation in the field of tourism.

https://www.thinkdigital.travel/

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Presented by Elaine Limond, Deputy Dean (School of Health, Sport and Food), featuring guests; Cassie O’Boyle (Representation and Advocacy Coordinator, UCB Guild), Andy Barnett, (Deputy Director, UCB Guild) and Alice Young (President, UCB Guild).

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Richard Behan (Lecturer in Tourism and Aviation Management) speaks to Joe Schuppler, Founder of Independent Birmingham, an organisation dedicated to celebrating the city’s independent culture and unearthing the very best of Birmingham’s hidden gems and best-kept secrets. You can find out more about Independent Birmingham by going to https://www.independent-birmingham.co.uk/

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Elaine Limond, Deputy Dean (School of Health, Sport and Food) and Nikki Brady, Executive Director for Academic Quality (Further Education) get you in the mood for all things Christmas. 

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EP 2 - Getting your First Graduate Job, Working in Aviation

Presented by Elaine Limond, Deputy Dean (School of Health, Sport and Food), featuring guests; Danielle Coleman (Director, Cherry Professional Recruitment) and Jenna Foster, Lecturer (Department of Hospitality and Tourism).

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Presented by Elaine Limond, Deputy Dean (School of Health, Sport and Food), featuring guests; Alpha Jallow, President of the UCB Student Guild, Alice Wilby, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Access and Widening Participation), Dan Frye, Lecturer (Department of Creative Industries) and Andrew Bisconti, Lecturer (Birmingham College of Food).